Sony QX30 vs Sony TX7
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Sony QX30 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
- Launched September 2014
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Introduced January 2010
Sony QX30 vs Sony TX7 Overview
Let's look closer at the Sony QX30 and Sony TX7, former is a Lens-style while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the QX30 (20MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the QX30 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") offer different sensor sizing.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe QX30 was revealed 4 years after the TX7 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the QX30 matches up against the TX7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony QX30 vs Sony TX7 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The full galleries are viewable at Sony QX30 Gallery & Sony TX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Sony TX7
QX30 | TX7 | |||
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Introduced | September 2014 | January 2010 | More modern by 57 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Sony QX30
TX7 | QX30 | |||
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Display size | 3.5" | " | Larger display (+3.5") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 0k | Sharper display (+921k dot) |
Common features in the Sony QX30 and Sony TX7
QX30 | TX7 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Sony QX30 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony QX30 provides physical dimensions of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony TX7 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Look at the Sony QX30 and Sony TX7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the QX30 vs the TX7.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the QX30 and TX7 is 91 and 95 respectively.
Sony QX30 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The pic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the QX30 and TX7.
Plainly, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The QX30 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony QX30 will produce extra detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent QX30 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Sony QX30 vs Sony TX7 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 |
Class | Lens-style | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2014-09-03 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Lens-style | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz X | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | - | 3.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 0k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.80 m |
Flash options | None | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 193 grams (0.43 pounds) | 149 grams (0.33 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 pictures | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-BN, | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 secs) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $348 | $300 |